GAINESVILLE - Gasoline prices in Gainesville, which had slipped below two dollars a gallon just two months ago, are now approaching $2.50 for regular, unleaded.
As you've no doubt noticed, prices have been edging upward by a few cents a week for several weeks.
A random check of eight outlets in Gainesville Wednesday morning showed most prices for regular, unleaded at around $2.40. The highest was $2.47; the lowest, $2.39. The price for mid-grade was already at or within a cent or two of $2.50; premium was selling at around $2.60 in most places.
Meanwhile, georgiagasprices.com reports a Commerce convenience store was selling regular, unleaded for $2.49, one the highest prices in the state. One of the lowest prices, on Tuesday, was in Gainesville, $2.31.
AAA Auto Club South reports that the state averages, as of Wednesday morning, were: $2.40 for regular, unleaded; $2.59 for mid-grade; and, $2.70 for premium. The national averages were: $2.50, $2.65, and $2.75.
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October 14th, 2024
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